In this workshop from the 2024 Rooted conference in Dallas, veteran youth leader Vince Greenwald shares the essential values of the church, and the youth ministry where he serves. While acknowledging that what students need, more than anything, everytime they gather, is the gospel. But the additional elements of offering a safe environment- defined as “every student needs a place where they can stop trying to be impressive and start being known” – and time allow students to flourish in the manner and timeline the Lord has decreed. Stay tuned for his six questions at the end to help you discern if the gospel, safety, and time are central values in your ministry to teenagers.
Vince Greenwald serves an assistant pastor at Immanuel Church Nashville and holds a MA in Biblical and Theological Studies from Covenant Theological Seminary. He and his wife Caroline live in Nashville, Tennessee with their children Bear, Lila, and Grace. Vince seeks to joyfully follow Jesus and serve the Church with Caroline, bringing students and their families along with them.
Rooted Resources:
What Is Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry? by Chelsea Kingston Erickson
The Slow Process of Growth by Josh Hussung
The Long, Slow Work of Gospel Formation by Kendal Connor
Depend, Believe, and Obey: Unleashing the Power of the Gospel by Dave Hart
Gospel Catechisms for Young Children and Teenagers
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